Human Resources Manager

About Us:

With over 60 years of industry experience, Gescan has 29 branches located across Western Canada. At Gescan, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 8 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Position Scope:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible implementing and managing HR policies and programs for the company. Being involved, with national HR initiatives and projects. Provide sound advice and support to senior operational leaders in the areas of HR functions; including collective agreements, recruitment, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Program and Policy Management:

• Provide coaching, leadership guidance and functional expertise to management in all areas HR management.
• Acts as advisor for all Human Resources related issues including, but not limited to, policies and procedures, benefits, attendance management, disability, and employee relations.
• Developing HR training initiatives that align with the company’s objectives.
• Ensure compliance of internal policies and external regulations.
• Implement and manage national HR programs, policies, and processes in the areas of; talent and succession planning, performance management, harassment, attendance management, employment equity, employee engagement, etc.
• Manage attendance programs, provide metrics on employee absenteeism, and work with employees to ensure understanding and adherence to program.
• Manage disability claims, work directly with employees, Managers and the Health and Safety team to ensure timely and safe return to work.
• Work with managers on modified duties and accommodation plans.
• Manage benefits program, maintain enrollment tool, provide answers to employee questions regarding benefits, annual informational sessions and bi-annual re-enrolment campaign.

Recruitment:

• Work with management to assess recruitment needs and determine the best strategy for recruiting candidates, ensuring corporate hiring practices and standards are adhered to.
• Where requested, screen resumes and provide management with a short list of candidates.
• Provide support to management in creation of offer letters.
• Work with management and other internal shared services departments on new hire announcements, new hire orientation, and creating individual integration schedules, and probationary reviews.

Employee Engagement:

• Participate and lead initiatives to support employee engagement and retention by implementing an action plan in collaboration with business and/or senior operational leaders.
• Provide a forum for communication where employees can discuss and air issues/concerns openly.
• Responsible for maintaining HR News, Internal Intranet, and Announcement sections, and HR Spotlight as requested by business leaders.

Reporting & Special Projects:

• Primary support for HR report creation and distribution.
• Provide support to the Human Resources VP as required including special projects and assignments including but not limited to HR related training.

*Other related duties as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years of HR experience preferably at the generalist level.
• HRIS experience (Success Factors and ADP considered an asset).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel (VLookup, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• College Diploma in Human Resources preferred.
• CHRP designation or working towards is preferred.
• ATS and sales recruiting experience an asset.
• Understanding of HR governance, legislation and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen and consulting skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful.
• Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation skills.

Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Social Media:

Website: www.Gescan.com

Twitter: @gescanwest

Facebook: Gescan Canada

LinkedIn: Gescan

YouTube: GescanTV

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.  

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.